Supervisor Gioia's new Disaster Preparedness PSA on Contra Costa County's Community Warning System.

Check out our newly revised 2010 West County Resource Guide - also available in left column.

Supervisor Gioia opposes changing the name of Mt. Diablo to Mt. Reagan: KPIX Channel 5

Latest update memo on El Sobrante/Richmond vehicle arsons from CCC Fire Protection District.

Read Supervisors' Reflections on 2010: Gioia focuses on crime, heath, and youth

Haiti's devastating earthquake strikes a particular chord for those of us in earthquake country. To help, I suggest contacting well-known relief organizations, such as the American Red Cross, Unicef, and Save the Children. All of these websites have information on how you can help.

New 2010 office hours in El Sobrante.

Supervisor Gioia attends White House announcement to receive $12 million for West County Health Services. Check out the Channel 7 news story.

Facing or fearing eviction and need assistance? The Housing Law Clinic offers free legal assistance weekly at the George Carroll Courthouse in Richmond. Here's details.

Interested in community participation? Consider a County advisory board. Learn more on our Community Advisory Boards page; also on the left.

Hello and welcome to the District 1 website. I hope you find this site helpful for learning about our community, how we can serve you, and where to find information and resources in Contra Costa County.

I'm committed to supporting the wonderful people of this area. My goal is to address our most serious concerns including employment, public safety, education, public health, transportation, and access to health care. I grew up in West County and have served on the Board of Supervisors since my election in 1998.

District One includes the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, and the unincorporated communities of East Richmond Heights, El Sobrante, Kensington, Montalvin Manor, North Richmond, and Rollingwood. (District Map.)